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  • New Gellatly Bridge Opens On Schedule

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    May 01, 2020

    The first cars crossed the new Gellatly Bridge over Powers Creek as the modernized infrastructure opened to the public on time and within budget.

    Bridge replacement construction began in January, and despite minor service changes during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the project finished on schedule and incurred no cost overruns.

  • Click, Call or Check Before You Dig

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    April 30, 2020

    With construction and gardening season underway, the City of West Kelowna reminds everyone – contractors and residents – to click, call or check before digging – the service is free!

    From water main breaks to natural gas line leaks and damage to sewers and drains, the repercussions of not checking before breaking ground can cause injuries or even death, delay your project, impact utility services provided in the community and damage your property and the surrounding..

  • Council Highlights - April 28, 2020

    Council Meeting

    April 28, 2020

     

    Council encourages ongoing support for local businesses during COVID-19 pandemic

    On behalf of Council and City staff, Mayor Gord Milsom thanked the many Westside businesses that have modified their service delivery models to ensure safe provision of essential and priority services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Milsom encouraged residents to continue to support local businesses as best they can during these challenging times.

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    Council amends 2020 property tax penalty date to help ease financial hardship during COVID-19

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    April 28, 2020

    West Kelowna City Council has unanimously approved extending the 2020 property tax penalty effective date from July 3 to October 1 for residents and businesses as an additional measure to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The property tax due date for both residents and businesses remains July 2, 2020.

  • Evening Closure Planned for Spring Cleanup on Boucherie Road North

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    April 27, 2020

    Crews will close Boucherie Road, between Hayman and Hudson Roads, Wednesday, April 29 from 6:30 p.m.

  • Upper Smith Creek Road temporarily closed weekdays to recreationalists, local residential access maintained

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    April 24, 2020 

    Crews will close Upper Smith Creek Road, above Copper Ridge Drive, from 7 a.m.

  • Council Highlights - April 21, 2020

    Council Meeting

    April 21, 2020

     

    Safe distancing and digital conferencing continue during COVID-19

    In keeping with COVID-19 regulations, the City of West Kelowna conducted the Regular Council Meeting of April 21 via video conferencing, ensuring safe distancing of Council and staff. Public access was also restricted; and therefore, staff scheduled no matters requiring immediate public input.

  • Blasting Permit Issued in Upper Vineyard Estates

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    April 21, 2020

    The City of West Kelowna advises that it has issued a blasting permit to T&A Rock Works for lot grading in the vicinity of a former cell phone tower site on the south slopes of Mount Boucherie. The City anticipates that blasting work will take approximately one month.

  • Please keep clear of wildfire prevention work when hiking north Mt. Boucherie area

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    April 17, 2020

    Hikers, please avoid the northern sections of Mt. Boucherie as crews conduct forest fire mitigation work over the next two to three weeks in and around Eain Lamont Park, off Lakeview Cove Road and Trevor Drive.

  • Supporting Business and Driving Economic Recovery in the Central Okanagan

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: From the Regional District of Central Okanagan

    April 15, 2020

    In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Mayors’ and WFN Chief’s Economic Recovery Task Force (Economic Recovery Task Force) was launched today. The Economic Recovery Task Force was initiated by the Mayors of Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake County and Peachland, as well as the Regional Board Chair and Chief of Westbank First Nation.

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